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The Nevada Attorney General is Nevada's chief legal counsel. The attorney general represents the people of Nevada in civil and criminal matters before trial, appellate and the supreme courts of Nevada and the United States. The attorney general also serves as legal counsel to state officers and, with few exceptions, to state agencies, boards and commissions.

The attorney general may also work with or help district attorneys, local law enforcement, and federal and international criminal justice agencies in the administration of justice. In addition, the attorney general establishes and operates projects and programs to protect Nevadans from fraud or illegal activities that target consumers or threaten public safety, and enforces laws that safeguard the environment and natural resources. Under the state Constitution, the attorney general is elected to a four-year term.

Gaming: A large portion of the division's litigation is comprised of disciplinary actions brought against gaming licensees for violations of gaming regulations and statutes, litigating disputes regarding the proper payment of taxes and fees, hearings on the surrender of gaming licenses for non-payment of taxes, and actions to add to the list of excluded persons (Black Book).

Health and Human Services: includes its Divisions of Health Care Finance and Policy (Medicaid), Welfare and Supportive Services, Health, Mental Health and Developmental Services, Aging Services and the Division of Child and Family Services.

Information Services

Investigations:investigate criminal offenses committed by state officers and employees

Litigation: It provides litigation assistance and advice to deputy attorney generals in other Divisions handling their own litigation.

Transportation and Public Safety

Specialized areas:

Domestic Violence Unit

Insurance Fraud Unit

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Nevada Missing Children's Clearinghouse

Nevada Technological Crime Board

Open Meeting Law Enforcement Unit

Private Investigator's Licensing Board

Public Integrity Unit

Senior Medicare Patrol

Tobacco Unit

Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit

Campaign finance

The Nevada Attorney General is responsible for all disciplinary matters of the state's campaign finance laws. All complaints are referred to the Attorney General from the Nevada Secretary of State. The first step in filing a complaint against a person or a committee is to file with the Secretary of State. The Attorney General handles all complaints regardless if it involves civil or criminal law[1].